The impact of the circulating footage and media frenzy is immediate, and far beyond what anyone initially expected.
On one side, it disrupts Ryoma's preparation. On the other, it drives the event's value sharply upward, giving Alvarez exactly the momentum he needs to sell the fight.
Across sports networks and talk shows, the fight dominates the airwaves, analysts and pundits weighing in as the frenzy continues to build.
On FightLine Live on ABS-CBN Sports, the tone is immediate and reactive.
"Whatever this fight was before, it's something else now. You don't get footage like that and walk away as just another contender. Ryoma Takeda just became must-watch."
Over on Sports Desk Tonight on GMA Sports, the discussion leans more analytical, focusing on the numbers behind the surge.
"Ticket sales exploding is one thing. But the broadcast numbers? That tells you everything. This isn't just a fight anymore, it's an event people feel like they have to see live."
